Best Public Elementary Schools in Bourbon County (2025-26)

Best Bourbon County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,120 students in Bourbon County, KY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KY are Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and North Middletown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bourbon County, KY public elementary schools have an score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bourbon County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Cane Ridge Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106

Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Bourbon Central Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
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367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195

Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #33.

North Middletown Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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301 College Street
North Middletown, KY 40357
(859) 987-2052

Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Paris Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166

Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #55.

Bourbon County Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
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3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189

Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #66.

Paris Middle School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163

Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bourbon County, KY

Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Millersburg Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1113 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405

Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Bourbon County, KY include Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon Central Elementary School and North Middletown Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Bourbon County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Bourbon County.

What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?

Bourbon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?